Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing (기본간호학회지)
- Volume 10 Issue 1
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- Pages.57-67
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- 2003
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- 1225-9012(pISSN)
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- 2287-1802(eISSN)
Types of Smelling Among Adult Smellers
성인 흡연자의 흡연유형에 관한 연구
- Chang Sung-Ok (College of Nursing, Korea University) ;
- Shin Sung-Rae (Department of Nursing, Shamyook University) ;
- Kim Sang-Suk (College of Nursing, Korea University)
- Published : 2003.04.30
Abstract
Purpose: This study was done to analyze subjectivity of smoking among adult smokers. Method: Q-methodology which provides a scientific method on subjectivity, was used. Result: Five types of smoking among adult smoker were identified Type I, Concerning Significant Others; Type II, Pursuing Psychological Comfort; Type III, Habitual Craving; Type IV, Pursuing Social Relations and Type V, Maintaining Self Control. Stage of change and methods of stress relieving were revealed to be factors influencing the smoking modes among the adult smokers. Conclusion: The five types of smoking and factors influencing them as revealed in this study provide a better understanding of smokers. Smoking styles and subjective values about smoking provide insight for nursing interventions for smoking.